A 53-year-old man has lost his life in a tragic hit-and-run incident near Palm Beach International Airport earlier today; in an effort to apprehend the individual behind the wheel, authorities are asking the public for assistance. According to WFLX, the pedestrian was attempting to cross the northbound lanes of Military Trail south of Tulane Drive when the unnamed vehicle, heading in the same direction, struck him.
Following the collision, the vehicle failed to stop and continued its journey northbound leaving the victim behind, as reported by BocaNewsNow.com which offered detailed account of the incident from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office narrative; they said "This caused Pedestrian 1 to be knocked to the roadway, coming to rest face down in the northbound lane of Military Trail" the agency is urging anyone with information to call 561-688-3100 or visit CrimeStoppersPBC.com.
While the authorities have not publicly released the name of the deceased, pending notification of the family the investigation into the identity of the driver is ongoing, the scene has since been cleared, but the search for Vehicle 1, which is yet to be identified, continues as law enforcement officials piece together the circumstances of this early morning tragedy.
Law enforcement does its part to find those who flee the scenes of their actions, the community's vigilance can play a critical role in delivering justice for those caught in the wake of such needless violence as expressed in the ongoing investigation according to WPTV, where it’s made clear that anyone with information should come forward as this is a developing story.
